Spring Greens Salad w/ Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing
Common Salad Green Chart We've had some very hot weather the past week or so...I'm talking 80+F! It seems like we skipped right over Spring and went two feet into Summer. While I'm not complaining, it has been very nice and sunny, I wasn't quite expecting this so soon. Luckily our garden is over-joyed about the weather blossoming, sprouting and blooming. This has lead to an abundance of leafy greens, perfect for light Spring/Summer Salads on these hot days. Since we are growing our vegetables for Summer, I like to grow a wide variety of leafy greens so as not to get bored. For this Spring Salad I used a mix of lettuce, spinach, chard, and sprouts, then topped it with a tart honey lemon poppy seed dressing. This dish is a perfectly simple appetizer or side dish; the dressing complements the individual flavors of the greens without over powering them, while the carrot adds a hint of sweetness, and the hemps seeds an extra bit of crunch and a whopping
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DeleteYou've got some fabulous stuff in your kitchen, what do you do with all the chilli stuff and pickles?. I love the zombie cookie cutters. We don't do much for Halloween in Australia, which is such a shame, I think we need more reasons to get dressed up and celebrate.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the look into your kitchen.
Hi Fran, thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWhat do I do with all the chili stuff?! Well, we keep some and the rest are passed out to eagerly awaiting family members and friends, haha! The Chili Relish is great for grilled sausages or hot dogs, and it's great with Nachos. Sambal Oelek is an Indonesian condiment that is great with fried fish! And as my sister would say hot sauce is good for just about anything haha! As for Halloween, if you like it celebrate it; maybe you'll start a trend! :)
Gosh, you have been busy! Love the tortellini and those amazing old cookbooks too! Thanks for the look into your kitchen!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Selma! I'll have the recipe for the tortellini up this month if you're interested. :)
DeleteWhat a wonderful kitchen :) I love all the produce and that you are already saving for next year... I do the same thing :) OH and those cookie cutters are fabulous :) Thanks for sharing! Liz x
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz! I'm gonna have so much fun with those cookie cutters, Haha! :)
Deletewow, what lovely bounty in your kitchen and I really love how perfect your Spinach and Chard Tortellini look :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tandy! I was determined to make them not only taste good but look good! :)
DeleteEmily, how great are old recipe books? Such simpler times, and simpler ingredients. Its good to get back to basics. I love your undead Fred cookie cutters. I have the ABC ones (already been chewed). The Fred range is a lot of fun : )
ReplyDeleteHi Kirsty! Old cookbooks are great, so interesting to see how far (or not) kitchen science has come, so much to learn! Thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteSome fabulous produce Emily, I’m very envious :) It must make you feel very satisfied even with a tough month. Thanks for stopping by my blog too :)
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful produce Emily! You've got so many chillies - I especially loved seeing red jalapenos. My favourites and we don't see them often here! Your tortellini looks divine! I hope October is shaping up to be an easier month for you. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Celia for the well wishes, and it is indeed shaping up to be a better month. :)
DeleteG'day Great post! Love chillies!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this month's kitchen view also!
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Thanks Joanne! :)
DeleteLove chillies, and the undead Fred cutters. And of course old cookbooks are the best.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading about what treasures you find in those old cookbooks, fabulous finds. I hope this month is easier for you.
ReplyDeleteLiz @ spades, spatulas, and spoons